Jack Henry & Associates (FRA:JHY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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FRA:JHY Jack Henry & Associates Inc FRA:JHY
90 GF Score
Price €131.95
GF Value €178.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jack Henry & Associates Dividend Payout Ratio?

Jack Henry & Associates FRA:JHY +1.46% 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:JHY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €178.39 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 872 Software companies, Jack Henry & Associates ranks better than 61.7% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:JHY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Jack Henry & Associates was 0.44. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.40.

FRA:JHY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
61.7% of 872 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs FRA:JHY: 0.33

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Jack Henry & Associates is 1.55%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Jack Henry & Associates was 1.86%. The lowest was 0.84%. And the median was 1.13%.

Jack Henry & Associates's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.53.

During the past 12 months, Jack Henry & Associates's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Jack Henry & Associates was 39.00% per year. The lowest was 6.00% per year. And the median was 15.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Jack Henry & Associates (FRA:JHY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Jack Henry & Associates Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Jack Henry & Associates Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Jack Henry & Associates Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Jack Henry & Associates Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.39 0.40 0.40 0.36

Jack Henry & Associates Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.33 0.29 0.34 0.36

FRA:JHY vs CACI, IT, CIFR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Jack Henry & Associates Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Jack Henry & Associates Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=1.959/ 5.41
=0.36

Jack Henry & Associates's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.528/ 1.479
=0.36

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 mean?
Jack Henry & Associates (FRA:JHY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jack Henry & Associates and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Jack Henry & Associates' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Jack Henry & Associates ranks #334 out of 872 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Jack Henry & Associates' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Jack Henry & Associates' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.44. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Jack Henry & Associates' value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jack Henry & Associates ranks #334 out of 872 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jack Henry & Associates has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jack Henry & Associates' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CACI and IT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Jack Henry & Associates ranks #334 out of 872 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Jack Henry & Associates in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Jack Henry & Associates' value of 0.36 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Jack Henry & Associates' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Jack Henry & Associates has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 872 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jack Henry & Associates's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 12.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jack Henry & Associates and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jack Henry & Associates's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jack Henry & Associates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack Henry & Associates (FRA:JHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €178.39, compared to a current price of €131.95 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 12.2% below the Software industry median of 0.41. Jack Henry & Associates' overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jack Henry & Associates (FRA:JHY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Jack Henry & Associates (FRA:JHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jack Henry & Associates stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €131.95 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of €178.39. GuruFocus considers Jack Henry & Associates to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JHY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: €178.39 vs. price of €131.95 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 12.2% below the Software median (#334 of 872)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Jack Henry & Associates Business Description

Address 663 Highway 60, P.O. Box 807, Monett, MO, USA, 65708
Jack Henry is a leading provider of core processing and complementary services, including electronic funds transfer, payment processing, and loan processing, for US banks and credit unions, with a focus on small and midsize banks. Jack Henry serves almost 1,000 banks and over 700 credit unions.
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